Fenerbahçe-Lyon Second Leg: Date, Time and Result Needed to Advance Confirmed

Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Lyon, whom they hosted at Chobani Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, carrying their chance to advance into the second leg to be played in France. The yellow-and-navy side started the match well and pressed the opposing goal in the first half, but Lyon gradually took control of the game and went ahead in the 40th minute with a goal from Openda. Right at the start of the second half, Mason Greenwood equalized for Fenerbahçe, and the match finished with this result.

The second leg between the two teams will be played on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 22:00 at Groupama Stadium, Lyon's home ground in France. Since the first match ended in a draw, both teams will enter this crucial match still holding hope of advancing. The broadcaster for the match in Turkey has not yet been confirmed, while the first leg was broadcast on TRT 1 and tabii.

In the second leg that will determine the tie's fate, any win for Fenerbahçe would send the yellow-and-navy side directly into the Champions League league phase. If Lyon wins, the French club would advance to the next stage. If the match ends in a draw, the aggregate score would be level, sending the match to extra time; if necessary, the team advancing would be determined by penalty shootout. In this scenario, since the away-goals rule will not apply, Lyon's goal in Istanbul will not provide any additional advantage.

If Fenerbahçe is eliminated by Lyon, their journey in European competitions will not end; in this scenario, the yellow-and-navy side would continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa League league phase. Since the play-off round is the last step before the Champions League league phase, if Fenerbahçe eliminates Lyon, they would not need to play another elimination round.